SCOTT ARNOLD
(R.I.P.)

Scott passed away on 1st April 2010 at Levin where he had been living for a
year or so since moving from Auckland. His move was prompted by the
formation of 'Reunion', a band made up of a few 'Relics' from the
Tornados (Scott's band),
Skyrockets, and
Supersonics, whose main activity centers
around the Levin area. A funeral service was held for Scott at the Levin
R.S.A. with friends and family.

TRIBUTES

Scotty was rhythm guitarist for the
Tornado's from Titahi Bay in the early 60's. I knew him in those
days as 'musical acquaintance' more than a close friend. His family
home was just a few blocks from mine. Our paths crossed on a few
occasions when our band, 'The Supersonics', and his met up at functions
such as youth clubs.

A much closer friendship with Scotty evolved
with the reunion of members of the Tornados, Skyrockets and Supersonics in
March 2008, an event which led to the formation a new (old) band namely
'Reunion'. He took on the task of revitalising his guitar skills
with passion but was hampered by a severe arthritic related condition in
his hands which surgery later on helped to some degree. Perhaps a
bigger obstacle was his other passion for 'refreshments of a sustaining
nature' and he would sometimes turn up for a rehearsal 'fully refreshed'.
It was a little sad to see his inflated enthusiasm die as soon as he
picked up his guitar. This difficult situation led to him having to
be let go from the band, a decision that weighed heavily on us all,
however, in complete defiance of any hard feeling or resentment that one
might expect under such circumstances, at our very next gig there was
Scotty, minus guitar, to support and encourage us! He continued this
support for subsequent gigs and gatherings!

Thank you Scotty for
showing me such an example of humility that I will never forget. May
you always rest in peace. - Pat Southee (March
2011)